Southern Pioneer Electric Scholarships Available

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Southern Pioneer Electric’s 2024 Scholarship applications are open to eligible high school seniors. The general scholarship fund will award $22,000 in scholarships to 2024 graduates. Power Line Technology scholarships ($3,000) are also available to seniors considering a career in power line technology.

To apply, students must meet the following requirements:

  • Attend a post-secondary education institution (in person or online) during the fall 2024 semester.
  • Be a 2024 high school graduate and reside within the district of one of the following schools:
    • Ashland
    • Cunningham
    • Kiowa County
    • Kiowa South Barber
    • Liberal
    • Medicine Lodge
    • Minneola
    • Satanta
    • Skyline
    • South Central
    • Southwestern Heights
    • Sublette

Students must complete the online application in its entirety and provide:

  • A one-page resume stating the student’s future plans, activities participated in while in high school,
    accomplishments and honors received, community involvement and employment experience. Please do not include references.
  • A seventh-semester transcript (official or certified copy) from the applicant’s high school.
    • Transcripts may be submitted via mail or emailed.
      • MAIL: Official transcripts may be mailed to:
        • Southern Pioneer Electric Scholarship Program
          c/o Ruby Terrazas
          PO Box 1177
          Liberal, KS  67901
        • EMAIL: Transcripts may also be emailed to rterrazas@southernpioneer.net. Transcripts submitted via email will only be accepted if sent by a staff member of the student’s school (counselor, office secretary, or principal)

THE DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR EITHER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM IS MARCH 6 AT NOON. Students must ensure that all materials have been submitted by the deadline in order for their application to be considered. Applications are available on Southern Pioneer Electric’s website under the community tab.

Questions regarding Southern Pioneer Electric’s scholarship program, eligibility or application my be directed to Ruby Terrazas, Energy Services Coordinator by calling 620-626-2321 or emailing reterrazas@southernpioneer.net.

Southern Pioneer Electric Presents Crossroads Center, Inc. with $2,500 H.U.G.S. Grant

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The Southern Pioneer Electric Helping Us Give to Society (H.U.G.S.) team presented Crossroads Center, Inc. in Liberal with a $2,500 grant on February 6. Funds from the grant will be put toward the center’s goal of purchasing a new tractor for its facility.

“Purchasing a new tractor will assist with maintenance of the grounds and care of the facilities, allowing us to decrease the time spent on the labor involved in running the center,” said Rena Cross, executive director for Crossroads Center, Inc. “We will be able to offer better care for our therapy horses and the grounds when classes are not in session.”

“Crossroads Center offers a wonderful service to Liberal and the surrounding areas,” said Ruby Terrazas, energy services coordinator for Southern Pioneer Electric. “The H.U.G.S. team is honored to be able to assist with their mission by providing this grant.”

Extreme Cold Weather Expected

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More cold weather is on its way this weekend. Taking steps to prepare now can help make weathering colder temperatures more bearable:
– Prepare supplies in advance. Replace flashlight batteries and have bottled water and nonperishable food items available.
– Check generators now. Be sure you know how to operate your generator safely, have a proper disconnect switch installed by a licensed electrician and have fuel and oil on hand. Keep generators safely away from your home or garage to ensure exhaust fumes do not enter buildings.
– Customers with medical necessities for electricity may consider a backup plan in the event of a power outage. This may include a backup source for power or staying at another location.
– Collect firewood or ensure you have fuel for any safe alternative heat source.
– Decrease your energy use. Consider lowering your thermostat a few degrees, opening blinds during the day to allow sunshine in (don’t forget to close them at night), using small appliances like crockpots to cook meals and unplugging any unnecessary or unused electronics.
– Know Southern Pioneer’s outage reporting number: 1 (866) 668-8800